In this episode of No B.S. Property Investing, the panel lifts the curtain on the strict due diligence process used to filter out the vast majority of properties before they ever make it into a client portfolio. Rather than relying on advertised prices or agent guidance, the discussion centres on data validation, risk mitigation and disciplined acquisition.
With underquoting still prevalent and buyers often relying on outdated comparable sales, this episode outlines the practical framework used to separate quality assets from costly mistakes.
Guests include:
- Julian Nicolitsis – Host, Head of Strategy at Ripehouse Advisory
- Mark Davis – Guest, Director and Principal at The Australian Lending & Investment Centre
Topics Covered In This Video:
- Why the advertised price of a property is often misleading and what to rely on instead
- How to analyse recent comparable sales rather than outdated market data
- The truth about underquoting and how agents manipulate price guides
- How to reverse engineer sold prices for more accurate valuation insights
- Risk mitigation strategies every smart investor should apply
- A detailed walk through of the investment property due diligence checklist
- The two biggest mistakes the majority of buyers make when purchasing property




